Jonathan Marti prepares to speak to members of the media outside the office of the NFL lawyer investigating the team's bullying scandal. / John Minchillo, AP

by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

The lawyer investigating issues of workplace conduct within the Miami Dolphins organization says the team has been cooperative in arranging interviews that will take place this week.

"We look forward to meeting with Dolphins players, coaches and staff in order to get the facts and prepare a thorough and fair report," Ted Wells said in a statement issued through his New York-based firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.

"The Dolphins organization has been very helpful in arranging the interviews and urging their personnel to cooperate with the investigation. We have asked all Dolphins personnel to respect the process and avoid commenting on the investigation."

On Friday, Wells â?? hired by the NFL to conduct what the league called an "independent" investigation â?? conducted a more than 7-hour interview with Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin, who left the team and sought treatment for undisclosed issues after a cafeteria prank Oct. 28.

Martin's attorney, David Cornwell, has alleged Martin "endured harassment that went far beyond the traditional locker room hazing." Teammate Richie Incognito was suspended Nov. 3 for conduct detrimental to the team and has filed a grievance against the Dolphins.

"Today's meeting is consistent with my commitment to cooperate with the NFL's investigation into my experience as a player on the Miami Dolphins," Martin said in a prepared statement after his meeting with Wells.

"Although I went into great detail with Mr. Ted Wells and his team, I do not intend to discuss this matter publicly at this time. I do, however, look forward to speaking directly with (owner) Stephen Ross, (president and CEO) Tom Garfinkel and the Dolphins organization at the appropriate time. This is the right way to handle the matter.

"Beyond that, I look forward to working through the process and resuming my career in the National Football League."

Dolphins coach Joe Philbin also has declined to comment directly on the investigation.